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Wednesday afternoon September 20: Orioles go for sweep in Houston


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Just now, Can_of_corn said:

No idea.

I'm going with if they aren't saying anything the news isn't good.

I saw him in one minor league game.  His velo was decent like 93.  I know when he was in he pen two years ago he was hitting 95.  I know he has had a tommy john.  Sure hope it isnt another.  Or worse the dreaded shoulder.  Shoulders have a crap success rate.

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17 hours ago, Uli2001 said:

If you think the Rays bullpen is not astronomically better and deeper than the Orioles bullpen, don't let reality get in the way of your nonchalance.

The Rays have the best bullpen in baseball right now. The Orioles lost the best closer in baseball after the trade deadline had passed. I have no idea what you're expecting. 

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